Started another project .... This makes 10 on the bench!
1633 has some unique qualities about it ...1 is the GP7/9 style dynamic brake fan . 2 all the remote control goodies crowding the roof of the cab .3 triple clasp trucks (not really unique to former N&W SDs)
So here are a few pics of the build so far !!!
High hood in place
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_30909677989811_zps9bzijk9n.jpeg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_30909677989811_zps9bzijk9n.jpeg.html)
Work on the side frames (robbed some older 4 axle of theirs for the brackets)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140806_194137_HDR_zpspajyd65i.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140806_194137_HDR_zpspajyd65i.jpg.html)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140809_225757_HDR_zpsgquqedij.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140809_225757_HDR_zpsgquqedij.jpg.html)
Added the fans to the dynamic area
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140811_144502_HDR_zpswioqjy1g.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140811_144502_HDR_zpswioqjy1g.jpg.html)
Home made drop step and ditchlight brackets
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140811_155421_HDR_zps6g7uzrbg.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140811_155421_HDR_zps6g7uzrbg.jpg.html)
Needed to replace the radiator grills with the "chicken wire" grills
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_154820_HDR_zpsc7e8fpu3.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_154820_HDR_zpsc7e8fpu3.jpg.html)
And here are the roof pics (the R/C platforms are scratch built ... Just needs the beacons added and that'll finish them up
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_003720_HDR_zpsnnj1uz36.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_003720_HDR_zpsnnj1uz36.jpg.html)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_193213_HDR_zpssch9fkna.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_193213_HDR_zpssch9fkna.jpg.html)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_193252_HDR_zpssmexcyzs.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140812_193252_HDR_zpssmexcyzs.jpg.html)
That's all for now ! Adding the radiator fans and tank details then need to order the rest of the parts needed ....more to come
Thanks Eric
Nice I love my stock of high hoods. They just show power .
Always loved them ... Not quite sure why I don't have more on my roster LOL
Looks great... How are ya putting the brake clasps on the center axle...?
leroy
Thanks .... I used the center brake shoes of athearn F unit side frames .... Had to be careful cutting them cause the little brackets would easily break off
Here's a over head shot of the roof top details ! I must say I like the Cannon and Co. Fans !
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_65814883468405_zps4dam5skr.jpeg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_65814883468405_zps4dam5skr.jpeg.html)
Nice! Seems to be a N&W SD40 day! LOL! Nothing like using old parts for a new project! DE Dan
Quote from: Badhorse79 on August 13, 2014, 05:34:58 PM
Thanks .... I used the center brake shoes of athearn F unit side frames .... Had to be careful cutting them cause the little brackets would easily break off
Thanks Bad... That is a great job... They look just right....
leroy
LOL yeah Dan ... Me and LP started around the same time I think ! I have another ex N&W 40-2 (6193) I'm building .... But its still in the box ! I'll more than likely start that after 1633 is done ! Thanks Leroy :)
LOL! Nice work... not sure what I should work on next? ... thinking, maybe, time to start on that 2nd level? DE Dan
Looking good. I love a high hood SD40-2
Looks great.....!
Thanks for takin the time to share photos....
leroy
How are your projects coming, Badhorse?
Coming along very slowly lol been really really busy with work and a few other things thats consumed a lot of my time ! Im slowly getting back on "track" with the projects ! Ill be uploading some pics here today actually thanks to the holiday time off I was able to start up again !
Quote from: Badhorse79 on January 03, 2015, 11:18:40 AM
Coming along very slowly lol been really really busy with work and a few other things thats consumed a lot of my time ! Im slowly getting back on "track" with the projects ! Ill be uploading some pics here today actually thanks to the holiday time off I was able to start up again !
Glad to hear you are still working on your railroad models. I look forward to seeing pics of your projects.
Got a lot done on this old girl heres a few pics to catch ya up on !
Got the front end decked out
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_230829_HDR_zpsfirlivsn.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_230829_HDR_zpsfirlivsn.jpg.html)
Noticed on the prototype that the pilot ends extend out further than standard 40-2s
So some styrene fixed that right up
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20141228_014654_HDR_zpstqkec4b2.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141228_014654_HDR_zpstqkec4b2.jpg.html)
Heres a few over all pics so far ...
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/temp_3_zpsrbgp3igk.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/temp_3_zpsrbgp3igk.jpg.html)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_231027_HDR_zps42bwfhef.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_231027_HDR_zps42bwfhef.jpg.html)
Forgot one
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj97/badhorse79/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_230943_HDR_zpsiorbx01e.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/badhorse79/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140817_230943_HDR_zpsiorbx01e.jpg.html)
Looking good
That is going to be one detailed unit! Great work and thanks for the update.